Conservatives On Course For Worst Electoral Defeat Since 1997, New Poll Suggests
Sunak has said he plans to hold an election later in the year, which is widely expected to be in October or November, as a YouGov survey of 14,000 respondents forecasts that The Tories will hold on to just 169 seats, while Labour will claim 385.
London Mayor Urges Closer UK Ties With EU
London's mayor on Thursday called for closer ties with Europe and a better debate about immigration as he branded Brexit a "key contributor" to Britain's cost-of-living crisis.
Starmer Denies Plan for Toothbrushing In Schools Is 'Nanny State' Politics
According to Labour analysis, British children are falling behind their international counterparts when it comes to poor health outcomes.
Reported £19 Billion Surge in Mortgage Costs as Fixed-Rate Deals Near-Expiry
Around 1.5 million households are anticipated to have increased mortgage costs due to the housing crisis as the period of fixed-rate deals is ending.
UK Not Supplying Migrant Boats Information to France Says French Audit Report
A recent report, published by a French audit organisation, accused the UK government of supplying un-crosschecked patchy information, which prevented France from stopping migrant boats across the English Channel.
UK Party Leaders Kick Off General Election Year
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday he had pencilled in later this year for a general election, as he and his main political rival to be Britain's next leader effectively kicked off campaigning.
'Make Britain Great': Right-wing Upstarts Threaten UK Tories
A fringe right-wing political party founded by the eurosceptic populist Nigel Farage is once again posing a headache for Britain's ruling Conservatives before this year's general election.
New Labour Plan Could See Less Children In Private Schools In The UK
In a bid to win the next general election, the Labour Party have pledged to end business rate relief and increase VAT charges for private schools.
EU Face Backlash After Announcing New Accelerated Asylum System
After years of negotiations regarding the EU's Migrant Pact, the member-states have struck a deal that will see children having their fingerprints taken.
Labour Rush To Find Alternative Asylum Plan Before Rwanda Flights Take Off
While Rishi Sunak continues to push his emergency Rwanda Treaty, Keir Starmer is considering processing asylum applications from overseas.
Home Secretary James Cleverly Apologises For Joke About Spiking Wife's Drink
The "joke" did not go down well with internet users, some of his colleagues, and opposition leaders.
UK Inflation Hits Lowest Level In More Than Two Years
British inflation has slowed sharply to the lowest level in more than two years on falling petrol prices, official data showed Wednesday, easing a cost-of-living crisis after aggressive interest-rate hikes.
UK Tories Face Another By-election After MP Ousted
Britain's ruling Conservatives face another potentially bruising by-election early next year after voters in a central English constituency ousted its Tory lawmaker following his suspension from parliament over misconduct allegations.
UK PM Sunak Says Open To Tweaking Rwanda Bill
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday he was open to toughening up his controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda, which has divided his ruling Conservative party.
Sunak Wins Rwanda Bill Vote And Avoids Tory Rebellion
Despite several humanitarian concerns, Rishi Sunak's emergency Rwanda legislation was passed by an overall majority vote in the House of Commons this week.
UK PM Sunak Wins Leadership Test Over Rwanda Plan... For Now
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday faced down rebels in his ruling Conservative party by winning a knife-edge parliamentary vote on his latest plans to send migrants to Rwanda.
UK PM Sunak Defends Pandemic Hospitality Scheme At Covid Inquiry
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday defended his scheme to encourage people to eat out following the first coronavirus wave, saying it was not responsible for a second wave of infections.
UK's Sunak Faces Key Test Over Rwanda Migrant Policy Vote
UK leader Rishi Sunak faces the riskiest week of his premiership, with lawmakers gathering Monday to decide whether to back his flagship policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Home Office Reveals The Government Paid Rwanda A Further £100m This Year
The substantial payment was made in April of this year, the Home Office's top civil servant said in a letter to MPs, after £140m had already been sent to the African nation.
Anti-EU 'Villain' Farage Eyeing UK Politics Return... Maybe
Anti-EU populist Nigel Farage's star turn on a popular reality TV show is fuelling speculation the divisive figure may be plotting a sensational return to frontline British politics.
UK Minister Quits Over Rwanda Bill, Heaping Pressure On PM Sunak
Britain's ruling Conservative party was in disarray Wednesday after its immigration minister quit over legislation regarding sending migrants to Rwanda as hardliners turned the screw on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Home Secretary James Cleverly Signs New Ayslum Treaty in Rwanda
Cleverly said there was now no "credible" reason to block the deportation flights because the treaty addressed all the issues raised by the Supreme Court
UK Government Unveils Sweeping Immigration Changes, Sparking Concerns in Key Sectors
The measures intended to address concerns over immigration levels, particularly in the healthcare sector, include a substantial increase in the minimum salary requirement for skilled worker visas and the elimination of the 20 per cent discount for essential professions.
UK Household Financial Struggles Soar Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
The latest research from the consumer group Which? unveiled that 9.8 per cent of surveyed households admitted to missing or defaulting on payments for loans, credit cards, housing, or household bills during that period.
UK Raises Minimum Salary For Skilled Migrant Worker Visa
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of regular migration, including raising the minimum salary threshold for a skilled worker visa.
UK Announces Limits On Regular Migration As It Tries To Turn Polls Around
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of migration -- a key battleground in a general election expected next year.
COP28 Leaders 'Have Noticed' That Sunak Is Delaying Climate Promises
While attempting to protect the public's personal finances at COP28, Sunak was criticised by international leaders for continuing to delay net zero goals.
Labour's Pledge to 'Rewire Britain' Sparks Controversy Amidst Tory Party Discord Over Pylon Plans
Labour envisions a comprehensive overhaul that includes updating existing infrastructure, increasing energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy sources.
Will Sunak's Elgin Marbles Snub to the Greek PM Affect UK-Greece Bilateral Relations?
Rishi Sunak is under fire over a last-minute snub to the Greek PM on the Elgin Marbles issue which led to the Greek PM returning to Greece without discussing issues like illegal immigration and Gaza.
Starmer Says Tories In "Open Revolt" As Sunak Left Red-faced At PMQs
At the start of his premiership, Sunak had promised to "stop the boats" but his Rwanda Bill was declared illegal by the Supreme Court.